Parenting with PLAY!

Helena Mooney
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Join Helena Mooney and guests in this down-to-earth, practical and fun podcast so that you can help your child with everyday challenges such as aggression, anxiety, bedtimes, tantrums, screens and more. Helena is a Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor, Doula and Mum to a 17 & 11 year old. She brings a practical, respectful and effective approach to help you enjoy parenting more and strengthen your connection with your child. To find out more, join a program or book in a session, visit www.helenamooney.com Follow on Instagram: @helenamooney_parentingwithplay

  1. 10/17/2025

    Ever had a CPM (Cr*p Parenting Moment)? If so - do this

    Ever done something you KNOW not to do. And yet you can't help yourself?! You know not to shout, and yet you still do. You know your child wants your attention, and yet you just can't give it. These are not signs that you're a bad parent. Instead, they're indications that you need something. And it's not more information or What To Do videos. Listen in to what you really need instead. __________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞Giving you what you really need to help your family thrive - because tantrums, bedtime battles and your own peace of mind need more than just deep breaths **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Book: 1:1 Mentoring Session Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

    13 min

  2. 10/04/2025

    Building Physical and Emotional Resilience

    If you ever panic when your child is upset because they've hurt themselves and you don't know how to help them overcome anxiety as a result of their injury, then this episode is going to help. I recently dislocated my shoulder (again) and what I did in one hour the following week transformed my recovery. Even though this was a more painful and traumatic event than when I dislocated it 3 years before, I now feel much more confident physically and emotionally. Listen in to discover what it was and how you can transform your child's painful experiences so that they are less likely to carry any fear or anxiety from it. __________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 Helping you shout less, set limits, get more sleep AND have more fun as a family! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Book: 1:1 Mentoring Session Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

    15 min

  3. 09/19/2025

    Help Your Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food - with Maru Rojas

    Struggling with picky eaters? Worried about your child’s obsession with sweets, constant snack requests, or battles at the dinner table? Helena chats with Maru Rojas, an Aware Parenting instructor and Mum of 2 who specialises in Intuitive Eating. In this super helpful, down-to-earth conversation you'll learn how to foster a healthy, trusting relationship with food for your whole family. This episode offers practical tips and real-life strategies to guide your kids (and yourself!) to eat with confidence & connection - without mealtime stress or food shame. Listen in and transform your family’s approach to food! ___________________________________________________________ About Maru Rojas Maru is a Trauma-informed parenting mentor, Aware Parenting Instructor, Mum of 2 and advocate for raising emotionally intelligent humans. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_maru.rojas_/ Contact her here: https://parenttogether.co.uk/  ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 Helping you shout less, set limits, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Book: 1:1 Mentoring Session Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

    49 min

  4. 08/13/2025

    How to have the best holiday with your child/ren

    How are holidays with your children? Relaxing, wonderful and Instagramable? Or stressful and exhausting?!  Sometimes it can feel like it would be easier to just stay at home because then the kids wouldn't have as many tantrums, you wouldn't feel so frazzled and frustrated, and it would be cheaper too. But holidays can be fun! So listen to this week's episode to have the best time with your children.  Whether it's a weekend away, camping, flying, or a regular holiday, discover why your child might have more meltdowns, how to manage those overwhelming moments, and what you can proactively do to make the whole experience as fun as possible - for everyone! Save this episode for when you next go on holiday to remind you of what you can do to have the best time. ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 I provide practical, respectful and down-to-earth support to help you you shout less, set limits lovingly, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Book: 1:1 Mentoring Session Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook www.helenamooney.com

    20 min

  5. 08/08/2025

    Trusting Yourself As A Mum

    Do you trust yourself? Are you gentle with yourself? Can you calm that urgent voice in your head, and bring a strong sense of peace into your mind and your body? Because that is what I want for you. To deeply trust yourself as a Mum, to release trauma, and to feel confident in who you are. Vicki Plomer is an Aware Parenting Instructor, a Somatic Therapist and a Trauma-Informed Energy Practitioner. In this episode we talk about about how to tune out the “shoulds”, connect more deeply with your own intuition in order to lead a more joyful, authentic life of freedom. Vicki also shares a practice to re-centre yourself and come back to your body the next time you feel overwhelmed. This episode is a mix of Aware Parenting and practical body-based practices that will strengthen your self compassion and, ultimately, your trust in yourself.  ___________________________________________________________ About Vicki Plomer Eva is a UK Aware Parenting Instructor, a Somatic Therapist, a Trauma-Informed Energy Practitioner, Mother of 4 & Step mother of 1. She offers a compassionate and authentic space where you feel deeply valued, seen, and heard. And she guides women and parents to reconnect with themselves, honour their needs, and cultivate self-worth. Website: www.vickiplomer.com Follow on Instagram ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 I provide practical, respectful and down-to-earth support to help you you shout less, set limits lovingly, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Book: 1:1 Mentoring Session Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook www.helenamooney.com

    57 min

  6. 08/01/2025

    Toilet Training Play to Help with #2's - with Yasmine Bowen

    If toilet training has become a battle and your child is refusing to do wees or poos in the potty or toilet, then this episode is going to help. Especially if you're feeling pressure from those around you and you've tried all the things - bribes, threats and listening to lots of upset feelings. Yasmine's lovely, strong-willed son was refusing to do a poo on the potty or toilet. It had turned into a battle of wills that Yasmine was 'losing' and her son's anxiety was increasing. Hear how she turned the situation around by using play - specifically with play doh...... Silliness is often the key! So enjoy and try this with your child at home - I'd love to hear how you go! Special thanks to @StephanieHeartfield for suggesting this game inside our Connection & Play Membership ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 Practical, respectful and down-to-earth support to help you you shout less, set limits lovingly, get more sleep AND have more fun! DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET: Shout Less, Connect More with 3 Simple Games Book: 1:1 Mentoring Session Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

    38 min

  7. 07/25/2025

    Understanding Tantrums - with Eva Szorad

    One of parenting’s most misunderstood topics—Tantrums! in this episode I chat with Eva Szorad, a Hungarian Aware Parenting instructor, about what tantrums really are, and more importantly, what they are not. I wish I knew this when I first became a mum because I used to think I had failed when my daughter had tantrums. I had been led to believe that if I was calm and gentle, she would be calm and gentle too. So I couldn't understand why she was like that. And I had NO idea what to do in the moment. This is such an insightful conversation that will give you a deeper understanding your child, and you'll learn what to do in the heat of the moment. Enjoy! And let me know if you have any questions. Topics include: 1. Tantrums Demystified 2. The Real Cause 3. How Long Is ‘Normal’ for a Tantrum? 4. The “Perfect” Child Myth 5. What Can You Actually Do When Your Child is Having a Tantrum? 6. Real-Life Experiences ___________________________________________________________ About Eva Szorad Eva is a Hungarian Aware Parenting Instructor and mother of a 3 year old. Her goal is to bring Aware Parenting into every little moment of parenting — that’s why she has written playful Attachment Play songs for everyday life and adventurous stories for young children. Website: https://subscribepage.io/awp-english-landing-kisari-kids Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kisari.kids/ Songs: https://open.spotify.com/album/5U7SWYu1gMO5sAS5UtGS4o?si=Pg6f1nugSpekSl_K2vk2IA Children’s books: https://open.spotify.com/show/3YCr5oaLDaQkC3DdQsemeW?si=fkztgAiDQbOtYFkik7YvEw ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 I will give you practical, respectful and down-to-earth support to help you you shout less, set limits lovingly, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Book: 1:1 Mentoring Session Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

    1h 5m

  8. 07/18/2025

    When your child shouts "Go Away" and slams their door - with Michelle Puster

    Do you ever struggle to know what to do when your child runs to their room, slams the door and shouts at you to “Go Away!”? If you're like many of my clients, you might feel confused about what to do. On the one hand, you want to respect your child's boundaries and not force yourself in when they've told you go away. But on the other hand, your child is clearly upset and you don't want to leave them alone with their upset feelings.   So what do you do?! In this episode, my fabulous client Michelle shares a really cool thing she does with her kids in those moments that I think you're going to love. This is perfect for those times when you're not in the mood to go into your chid's room and actively listen to their upset feelings, but you're still wanting to connect and help them. ___________________________________________________________ About Michelle Puster Michelle is a therapist and mum of 3 (including twins) who has experienced burnout, depression and anxiety.  She is grounded, authentic and has beautifully strong relationships with her children who are thriving.   You can find out more about her at www.compassionateheartmindfullife.com where you can download her FREE 4 Step Guided Pause & Regroup Meditation. ___________________________________________________________ About Helena Mooney 💞 Helping you shout less, set limits, get more sleep AND have more fun! **DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BOOKLET:** Shout Less, Connect More with 5 Simple Games Book: 1:1 Mentoring Session Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

    43 min
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Join Helena Mooney and guests in this down-to-earth, practical and fun podcast so that you can help your child with everyday challenges such as aggression, anxiety, bedtimes, tantrums, screens and more. Helena is a Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor, Doula and Mum to a 17 & 11 year old. She brings a practical, respectful and effective approach to help you enjoy parenting more and strengthen your connection with your child. To find out more, join a program or book in a session, visit www.helenamooney.com Follow on Instagram: @helenamooney_parentingwithplay

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  • Creator
    Helena Mooney
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Helena Mooney
  • Show Website
    Parenting with PLAY!